Vintage MAGNALITE 17 Qt Roaster 4269 withLid Cracked but Repaired FRANKENPOT Read

  

Vintage MAGNALITE 17 Qt Roaster 4269 w/Lid Cracked but Repaired FRANKENPOT Read. Here's the sad but hopeful tale of this classic Wagner Roaster.. Found at an estate sale in the crypt of an old time-capsule house -- almost everything from the 1950s and 60s. I spotted this pot in a large bag full of Christmas wrap and ribbons??

, buried deep in a closet. At first I hadn't noticed the 5 inch long crack that started at the top rim of the pot near the handle and extended down toward the base, stopping about an inch from the bottom.

I took it home and scrubbed it out really well, and then I noticed the wound. Although it does not have it's trivet, the lid is completely intact.

I brought it to a friend who has some welding tools and experience and he told me he could repair it, no problem. It has been completely welded and is now fully functional -- BUT IT AIN'T PRETTY.

The first thing I thought when I saw it was it was now rather Frankenstous in appearance, but I know these dutch ovens are valuable and useful items. And so now I offer it to you, in the hopes that the sad tale may have a happy ending, and Frankenpot finds a new home. The lid still fits as properly, and this pot has hardly any wobble (about 1/8 inch as far as I can tell).

Please see photos for best idea of detail and condition. I've included 2 photos of the crack before the "repair".